Q&A with NH Parks and Recreation Director Phil Bryce
Phil Bryce, who oversees the state’s self-funded parks system, says it contributes $500 million to the economy, making it one of the top tourism businesses in the state.
People
Littleton leather maker builds international reputation at home
Linny Kenney’s custom leather works gather a following
It’s all in the family
Executives share the benefits of being part of a family-owned business
Q&A with former VA Secretary Bob McDonald
Bob McDonald, former chairman, president and CEO of Procter & Gamble and Veterans Affairs secretary under President Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the March 28 forum, ‘The Real Cost to Business: the Mental Health and Addiction Crisis.’
Q&A with Entrepreneur Marc Blumenthal
‘Everyone has passion in entrepreneurship. If you have a business with a purpose, your drive is even more so,’ says Marc Blumenthal, founder of the Social Ventures Foundation and the EndPoverty Fund.
UNH center offers advice and support to family-run businesses
UNH center offers advice and support to family-run businesses
Q&A with Currier Museum of Art Director and CEO Alan Chong
Through its program, “The Art of Hope,” the Currier provides “a welcome sanctuary for families dealing with substance use issues, by providing a place to look at and create art together. It takes down barriers, not only in terms of access but also understanding of art,” says Dr. Alan Chong, the museum’s ninth director and CEO.
Q&A with sustainability expert/Realtor Mike Bellamente
Mike Bellamente, an agent with Keller Williams Coastal Realty, heads the NH Association of Realtors’ recently formed sustainability committee.
Q&A with League of NH Craftsmen Executive Director Miriam Carter
‘Craftspeople run small businesses in every corner of the state,’ says Miriam Carter, a working artist and executive director of the League of NH Craftsmen.
Q&A with zero-waste pioneer Alex Freid
University of New Hampshire alumnus Alex Freid, who founded the Post Landfill Action Network in 2011 while still at UNH, says the growing organization is ‘challenging the models of disposability and planned obsolescence.’
Q&A with writer-director Ernest Thompson
Ernest Thompson says New Hampshire is missing the boat by not offering incentives to the film industry. (New Hampshire Magazine photo)
NH entrepreneur survives shrinking pool industry
Mike Baron’s unique tables attract a national market
Q&A with Eastern Bank NH Regional President Joe Reilly
After 40 years in the banking business, longtime New Hampshire banker Joe Reilly will be retiring from the industry at the end of December.
Q&A with UNH School of Law Dean Megan Carpenter
‘The law school should be woven into the fabric of the community, not a separate entity that’s just placed here,’ says Megan Carpenter, dean at UNH School of Law.
Q&A with State Sen. David Watters
State Sen. David Watters, D-Dover: ‘I have found in New Hampshire that businesses and industries and their lobbyists in Concord want to find ways to work together.’
Q&A with New England College President Michele Perkins
‘My advice has always been, “study what you love,” because if you love it you’ll be happy, you’ll be good at it and you’ll find your way,’ says Michele Perkins, president of New England College since 2007.
